Saskatchewan’s Farm Land Security Board has changed some of its processes after a report from the provincial auditor last year raised concerns about foreign ownership.
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Saskatchewan’s Farm Land Security Board changes procedures
Board acts on provincial auditor’s recommendations to tighten up its procedures to ensure compliance with foreign ownership laws
Auditor flags farmland ownership board issues
New report recommends stronger measures, but Sask. agriculture minister says processes have already been improved
REGINA — Agriculture minister Daryl Harrison is confident there is no unauthorized foreign ownership of Saskatchewan farmland. He said processes at the Farm Land Security Board were already being improved before last week’s report from provincial auditor Tara Clemett, which recommended stronger procedures. Related story in this issue: “I don’t think they completely know,” she […] Read more
Farm Land Security Board needs to do better
Saskatchewan’s provincial auditor has identified a number of shortcomings in how the Farm Land Security Board regulates the purchase of farmland by foreign, non-eligible entities. Unfortunately, rather than embracing the auditor’s recommendations, the newly re-elected Saskatchewan Party government seems oblivious to the concerns. Related story in this issue: Let’s start with a bit of history. […] Read more
Auditor examines Sask. farmland ownership procedures
REGINA — Saskatchewan’s auditor says the Farm Land Security Board requires more active regulation and enforcement to identify and deal with potential foreign buyers. The auditor, Tara Clemett, noted that about 40,000 farmland transactions occur every year in the province. “Since 2020, the board issued five orders to sell farmland inappropriately purchased by foreign entities, […] Read more
